A tropical blast of air from Europe is set to bring spring-like warmth to the UK in the coming days, with highs of 18C in parts.

But the Met Office has warned of a “low pressure system” developing in the Atlantic Ocean that could turn into a named storm.

It will be Britain’s windiest week since last winter as gale-force winds of 80mph rip through the whole country.

Scotland, the Midlands, and Northern Ireland are expected to be in the firing line, while southern England will also experience heavy rain.

The Met Office has already issued one warning for heavy rain across north and northwest England on Wednesday.

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It said flooding is possible and severe disruption to public transport is expected.

It added that the tempest has the potential to be named Storm Caroline.

A storm is named when it could trigger severe “be prepared” or “take action” weather warnings.

Storm Clodagh hits Britain and Ireland

Some of Britain's worst storms are tearing roof tops off with gusts of winds reaching 70 mph. Met Police have also issued warnings for most recent storm Clodagh which has affected areas of Britain and Ireland.

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Aberystwyth winter storm, Storm force winds and high tides bring huge waves crashing into the sea defences in Aberystwyth on the west Wales coast